"Qatayef" – The Bride of the Ramadan Table!

The holy month of Ramadan is filled with various rituals that are tied to memories and food tables, and one of the most beloved treats associated with Ramadan is *qatayef*, which is often referred to as the "bride" of the Ramadan table.اضافة اعلان


Almost every night of the holy month is incomplete without indulging in a *qatayef* pancake, which can be prepared and enjoyed in many ways. Traditionally, *qatayef* is eaten late into the night during Ramadan.

*Qatayef* is a type of stuffed pancake made from a liquid dough, baked and then either grilled or fried in oil. The fillings vary, including options like cream, cheese, walnuts, and it is usually sweetened with syrup. This treat is especially popular in Egypt, the Levant, and the Gulf countries during Ramadan.

There are various sizes of *qatayef*. The standard round size is called *"al-Hamami"*, typically filled with almonds, cheese, or walnuts and either fried or grilled. The smaller version, called *"al-Asafiri"*, is stuffed with cream and eaten raw due to its small size.

*Qatayef* is easy to prepare and is commonly sold in bakeries and sweet shops throughout Ramadan. However, if a housewife enjoys cooking during fasting hours, she can also make them at home.

**How to Make Homemade *Qatayef* for Ramadan:**


**Ingredients:**
- Fine flour (flour)
- Liquid milk
- Sodium bicarbonate
- Half a cup of yogurt (for leavening)
- Sugar
- Almonds, walnuts, cheese, or cream (depending on preference)
- Sweet cheese (specifically for *qatayef*)
- Rose water
- Pistachios
- Cinnamon
- Honey
- Oil
- Butter or vegetable ghee (optional)

**Preparation Method:**
1. To prepare the dough, mix flour with milk, add a pinch of salt, bicarbonate of soda, and half a cup of yogurt.
2. Blend the mixture using a blender and leave it to rest for about half an hour until the dough becomes cohesive and soft.
3. Pour the mixture onto a hot griddle to form circular discs, roughly the size of the palm. Bake them on one side only.

**For the Filling:**
- For the regular-sized *qatayef* (*Hamami*), fill the discs with cheese, walnuts, or ground almonds mixed with sugar and cinnamon, or with pistachios.
- For the smaller *qatayef* (*Asafiri*), fill them with cream and a touch of rose water, then serve immediately, garnished with pistachios.
- For *qatayef* of the *Hamami* variety, stuff them with cheese, walnuts, or almonds and sugar mixed with rose water. Then, garnish with pistachios and either fry them in oil or grill them in the oven.

Enjoy this beloved Ramadan treat with family and friends, and indulge in the delightful flavors of *qatayef*!